NEW YORK - The 71st national Book Awards ceremony, which happened virtually this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, named five winners from the National Book Foundation's five categories: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature...
Charleston was a small, defenseless settlement when King William III declared war on France in 1689, and the inhabitants feared for their safety. The earliest surviving legislative discussion of fortifying the nascent port town commenced in the...
CHARLESTON, S.C - When applying for most jobs, you must include a cover letter with your application materials. A cover letter provides the prospective employer detailed information about why you are qualified for the job to which you are applying...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - If you've walked into any Charleston County Public Library branches, it's likely you've talked to a librarian. But what exactly is a librarian?
To be classified as a librarian, you must have a Master's degree in Library Science. ...
It may surprise some to learn that Charleston’s historic East Bay Street wasn’t originally a street. Rather, it began as a public wharf or quay adjacent to the tidal mudflats of the Cooper River. Its physical characteristics were not especially...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Black Ink: A Charleston African American Book Festival is pleased to announce its sponsors of the 2021 event, which will be focused on amplifying the voices of black authors. The free festival, which will be virtual due to safety...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Have you heard about a new app created in South Carolina to help students connect to colleges and jobs? As we continue to adhere to SCDHEC guidelines regarding COVID-19 and the need to return to business as usual, job seekers must...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Podcasts a very popular right now. They are a series of audio episodes hosted by one or more people. Some podcasts interview guests, while others discuss topics amongst the hosts themselves. Many celebrities and popular...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - It's Children's Book Week, the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, events are held nationwide at schools, libraries, bookstores, homes — wherever young readers and books connect!
Children’s...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Charleston County Public Library is not offering in-person programs right now due to COVID-19, but many branches are offering crafts you can take and make at home.
"Especially now when there are a lot of stresses in our life...